New to the Annual Conference, or ALA? Get a fun and informative introduction to the Annual Conference and Chicago, IL. Learn to navigate the exhibits, decipher the conference program, how ALA really works, and ways to you to get involved. NMRT provides tips from the pros and an orientation, which is full of information.

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'''ALSC 101: Making Connections''' Friday, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

If you're new to the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) or if this is your first conference as a children's librarian, than this program is for you! We'll provide you with information about the perks of ALSC membership, tips on how to get involved in the organization, and tricks of the trade for navigating Annual Conference. Meet other new members and ALSC leaders at this informal session.

If you're new to the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) or if this is your first conference as a children's librarian, than this program is for you! We'll provide you with information about the perks of ALSC membership, tips on how to get involved in the organization, and tricks of the trade for navigating Annual Conference. Meet other new members and ALSC leaders at this informal session.

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'''ACRL 101 & Membership Meeting''' Saturday, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

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Association of College and Research Librarians (ACRL) ACRL leaders will meet with first-time attendees and explain how to get the most out of the ALA Annual Conference experience (as well as opportunities for engagement with ACRL). A membership meeting (30 minutes) will be followed by the orientation program.

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'''LIRT Membership Fair: LIRT 101''' Sunday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

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This program is the Membership Fair for the Library Instruction round Table (LIRT), which is to take place immediately before the LIRT program. The membership fair is to introduce new members and librarians interested in joining the round table, to the various avenues for involvement

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New to the Annual Conference, or ALA? Get a fun and informative introduction to the Annual Conference and Chicago, IL. Learn to navigate the exhibits, decipher the conference program, how ALA really works, and ways to you to get involved. NMRT provides tips from the pros and an orientation, which is full of information.

ALSC 101: Making Connections Friday, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

If you're new to the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) or if this is your first conference as a children's librarian, than this program is for you! We'll provide you with information about the perks of ALSC membership, tips on how to get involved in the organization, and tricks of the trade for navigating Annual Conference. Meet other new members and ALSC leaders at this informal session.

ACRL 101 & Membership Meeting Saturday, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Association of College and Research Librarians (ACRL) ACRL leaders will meet with first-time attendees and explain how to get the most out of the ALA Annual Conference experience (as well as opportunities for engagement with ACRL). A membership meeting (30 minutes) will be followed by the orientation program.

LIRT Membership Fair: LIRT 101 Sunday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

This program is the Membership Fair for the Library Instruction round Table (LIRT), which is to take place immediately before the LIRT program. The membership fair is to introduce new members and librarians interested in joining the round table, to the various avenues for involvement
in LIRT.